Signs Of Perimenopause
Perimenopausal symptoms usually start when a woman reaches her forties, although signs of perimenopause can begin as early as the mid-thirties.
What Causes Peri Menopausal Symptoms?
As a woman get older, the levels of progesterone and estrogen in her body decrease. The lower hormone levels cause many signs of perimenopause.
What Are The Most Common Peri Menopausal Symptoms?
The ones everyone talks about are hot flashes and mood swings.
Hot flashes (also known as “power surges”) are one of the most annoying signs of perimenopause. For no apparent reason, a woman suddenly feels like she’s overheating. Her skin becomes red and flushed, and she may sweat so much that she soaks her clothing. The discomfort of a hot flash at night can wake her out of a sound sleep.
This can lead to sleeping problems, where a woman can’t get to sleep at all, or else she wakes up early and can’t go back to sleep. Long-term lack of sleep causes her to feel exhausted, both physically, and emotionally.
Sudden mood swings are another sign of perimenopause. One minute a woman is just fine, the next, she’s in tears. This can be very disconcerting when it happens, and makes a woman wonder what’s wrong with her.
Hormonal imbalances can also cause depression or anxiety.
Many women experience menstrual changes, too. A woman may experience lighter-than-normal periods, or she may have a heavier flow. Both are common peri menopausal symptoms.
Another problem most women will face during perimenopause is vaginal dryness. This is something new for most women. Pain during intercourse can be avoided by using lubricants during sex. Some women even lose interest in sex altogether.
How Long Will This Last?
Peri menopausal symptoms last about four years, although they can last as long as eight years.
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